Director Staff Development

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Director- Staff Development.

Qualifications and requirements include:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey School Administrator Certificate (preferred).
• New Jersey Principal Certificate.
• New Jersey Teaching Certificate.
• Three to five (3-5) years of supervisory experience, three of which were with proven success in professional development experience.
• Ability to create a District-level professional development plan and program.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Basic functions and responsibilities include:

• Support the Superintendent's development of District leaders through monthly conferences and annual Executive Staff retreat.
• Support the Deputy Superintendent's instructional initiatives, particularly the development of a monthly calendar of district professional development events.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Directors, and Supervisors to ensure that staff development initiatives are based on student achievement data.
• Ensure the compliance of NPS school leaders and teachers with professional development requirements set forth by the State of New Jersey.
• Provide orientation and ongoing support for novice teachers through the State's required Mentor program.
• Facilitate the continual learning of school leaders and teachers through tuition reimbursement programs, summer study opportunities, workshops, National Teaching Standards Board Certification, and collaborative enterprises with area colleges and universities.
• Review and approve tuition reimbursement applications and ensure compliance with eligibility criteria.
• Facilitate the work of District committees involved in professional development activities.
• Help design and participate in District-wide professional development activities to improve Staff Development learning.
• Collaborate with the Office of Grants Development to develop proposals and monitor grant implementation.
• Oversee the implementation of a support program for veteran teachers.
• Support outside consultants contracted to provide professional development services to the District.
• Engage collaboratively in school-wide and District-wide Staff Professional Development and/or Strategic Plan in an effort to build a shared vision and supportive culture, identify common goals, and monitor and evaluate progress towards those goals.
• Respond to requests from principals and department heads for the creation of customized professional development and facilitation services.
• Prepare and monitor annual office budget.

Salary: $156,000-$184,053 Employment period: 12 Month Calendar. Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (C.A.S.A.).